Discover Upchurch
Accommodation in Upchurch
Upchurch combines an agricultural landscape, golf and local history. Commercial orchards lie around the village among arable fields and pastureland; this mix conveys a distinctive sense of Kent. Several attractions can be explored during your stay: the estuary landscape, golf at Upchurch River Valley and St Mary the Virgin in the heart of the village. You can plan your trip around whether you want to focus primarily on the landscape, golf or village history.
Landscape and circular walk
The Birds, Boats & Countryside circular walk passes through rolling fields, pastureland and orchards. The route also follows unpaved paths and country roads, exploring a varied estuary landscape. The route thus combines agricultural land with a range of path surfaces. If you are interested in the landscape during your stay, the walk can be a focus in its own right alongside golf and village history: it connects the agricultural surroundings with the estuary area. Two specific features are worth noting when planning: the rolling terrain and the mix of unpaved paths and country roads.
Golf: 18 holes and a winter option
At Upchurch River Valley, the golf options described differ in setting and number of holes. The North Course is an 18-hole course. The indoor golf studio offers a package that lets you play nine holes indoors in winter. This means you can choose between an 18-hole course and an indoor option for nine holes specifically intended for winter. If you are planning to spend time golfing, you can take these differences into account when choosing. Course details may change, as may the package’s availability, so check the latest information before making plans.
Village church and services
St Mary the Virgin is an old church building in the heart of the village. The congregations offer traditional, choir-led services or contemporary, family-friendly services. A service is held at St Mary’s Church every Sunday, usually a choral communion service. Service formats and arrangements may vary; if you would like to attend a service, check the latest information in advance. The church community endeavours to keep St Mary the Virgin open during daylight hours on weekdays. If you are planning to visit outside a service, check the current opening arrangements beforehand.
Roman history in the Upchurch district
The district’s history is also connected with its marshland. Upchurch is considered a significant Romano-British production site; Roman pottery kilns existed in the salt marshes and across a large part of the marshland in the Upchurch district. The historical perspective therefore extends beyond the village centre to include the wider landscape. The kilns give the landscape a historical dimension alongside its agricultural character. The village church and Roman production offer distinct historical points of interest: St Mary the Virgin is in the heart of the village, while the kilns are located in the wider marshland of the district.
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